MLB AL West Standings 2026
AL West standings for the 2026 MLB season. The Texas Rangers lead the division at 76-76. The Houston Astros are level on record. Division records so far: Rangers 7-10, Astros 4-5, Mariners 7-8, Athletics 9-6, Angels 7-5. The Rangers have the best run differential in the division at -38. 1 of the 5 teams are in playoff position today: Rangers (No. 3). The Mariners are the defending champions after winning the AL West at 90-72 in 2025. The Rangers magic number to clinch the AL West is 11.
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | RS | RA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | PROJ | MAGIC | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Texas RangersTEX |
76 | 76 | .500 | – | 13-7 | 7-12 | 7-10 | 14-15 | 635 | 673 | -38 | W4 | 4-1 | 81 | 11 | vs BOS Thu 9/17 |
| 2 |  Houston AstrosHOU |
76 | 76 | .500 | – | 8-11 | 7-8 | 4-5 | 8-12 | 675 | 729 | -54 | L1 | 2-3 | 81 | E11 | vs KC Thu 9/17 |
| 3 |  Seattle MarinersSEA |
71 | 82 | .464 | 5.5 | 9-11 | 8-11 | 7-8 | 12-19 | 624 | 680 | -56 | W1 | 2-3 | 75 | E5 | @ COL Fri 9/18 |
| 4 |  AthleticsOAK |
61 | 91 | .401 | 15 | 6-11 | 8-12 | 9-6 | 14-20 | 660 | 865 | -205 | L2 | 2-3 | 65 | Out | @ TB Thu 9/17 |
| 5 |  Los Angeles AngelsLAA |
58 | 94 | .382 | 18 | 8-11 | 6-12 | 7-5 | 12-14 | 614 | 692 | -78 | L1 | 2-3 | 62 | Out | vs MIN Thu 9/17 |
Legend
- #
- Place in division
- W
- Wins
- L
- Losses
- PCT
- Winning percentage
- GB
- Games behind division leader
- HOME
- Home record
- AWAY
- Away record
- DIV
- Division record
- CONF
- League record
- RS
- Runs scored
- RA
- Runs allowed
- DIFF
- Run differential
- STRK
- Current streak
- L5
- Last 5 games
- PROJ
- Projected final wins at the current rate
- MAGIC
- Magic number: any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division (E = elimination number; 0 = out of the division race)
- NEXT
- Next game
Clinch tags
- x
- Clinched playoff berth
- y
- Clinched wild card
- z
- Clinched division
- *
- Clinched best record in the league and home-field advantage
- e
- Eliminated from playoff contention
- ▲ ▼
- Moved up or down since the last games
- Playoff cutoff (league view)
Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Clinch tags use wins-only maths and appear once a spot is mathematically settled.
AL West clinch watch
Rangers76-76Magic number11Astros76-76Elimination number11Mariners71-82 · 5.5 GBElimination number5Athletics61-91 · 15 GBElimination numberOutAngels58-94 · 18 GBElimination numberOutMagic number = any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division. Elimination number = how much a chaser can still lose before the title is out of reach.
AL West Teams
Texas Rangers76-76 · American League No. 3Next: vs Red Sox, Thu, Sep 17 8:05 PMHouston Astros76-76 · American League No. 7Next: vs Royals, Thu, Sep 17 7:15 PMSeattle Mariners71-82 · American League No. 12Next: @ Rockies, Fri, Sep 18 8:10 PMAthletics61-91 · American League No. 14Next: @ Rays, Thu, Sep 17 1:10 PMLos Angeles Angels58-94 · American League No. 15Next: vs Twins, Thu, Sep 17 9:38 PMAL West Games
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Recent AL West Champions
Seattle Mariners90-72 · 02024Houston Astros88-73 · 02023Houston Astros90-72 · 02022Houston Astros106-56 · 02021Houston Astros95-67 · 0AL West title history
Since 2021 the AL West has been won by 2 different teams. The Houston Astros have the most titles in that span with 4. The strongest champion was the Astros in 2022 at 106-56. A division title is the only guaranteed playoff ticket in MLB: division winners take seeds 1 to 3 and the two with the best records skip the Wild Card Series.
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AL West FAQ
Who is leading the AL West?
The Texas Rangers at 76-76, as of September 17.
Which teams are in the AL West?
Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Athletics, Los Angeles Angels.
How far back is second place in the AL West?
The Houston Astros are level with the Texas Rangers on record; the leader holds the tiebreaker.
How many AL West teams are in playoff position?
1 as of September 17: Rangers (No. 3).
When is the next AL West game?
Astros at Mariners on Tuesday, September 22.
Who won the AL West last season?
The Seattle Mariners, at 90-72 in 2025.
Who has won the AL West most often recently?
The Houston Astros, with 4 titles in the last 5 seasons.
How is the AL West winner decided?
Best winning percentage over the 162-game season. If two teams tie there is no extra game: head-to-head record decides first, then record within the division, then against the rest of the league.
Does the AL West winner make the playoffs?
Yes. The three division winners are seeded 1 to 3 in their league by record. The top two get a bye to the Division Series; the third hosts a best-of-three Wild Card Series.
What does GB mean?
Games behind the division leader. A half game means the teams have played a different number of games.
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